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Flood aftermath sparks Polk Co. parents’ anger as schools stay open despite damages

POLK COUNTY, Tenn. — Some Polk County parents say they were disheartened by the decision to keep schools open Monday, just days after catastrophic flooding hit the area. As residents in and around Copperhill continue cleaning up, parents told school leaders they were worried about sending children to class while families are still dealing with damage and transportation challenges.

Polk County, TN · 15h
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Asheville Citizen-Times

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WNC's top high school boys basketball players entering 2026-27 NCHSAA, NCISAA season

The 2026 North Carolina high school boys basketball season is set to begin on Nov. 11. East Henderson, Hendersonville and Smoky Mountain enter 2026 as Western North Carolina's top teams after returning most of their top players. With the season beginning on Nov. 11, here are 16 WNC boys basketball players to watch this season. BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR NCHSAA PLAYOFFS: Three bold predictions for WNC programs in 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs Gabe Clark Andrews | Guard | Senior Clark had 16.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from behind the 3-point line. Levi Clark Andrews | Guard | Sophomore Clark averaged 12 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists. He shot 48% from the field and 38% from deep as a freshman. Jaylin Brewer East Henderson | Guard | Junior Brewer was named All-WNC First Team last season after averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists on 47% from the field and 33% from behind the 3-point line. Lance Parker Franklin | Forward | Senior Parker averaged 10.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists, while shooting 48% from the field. Will Rauers Franklin | Guard | Senior Rauers is

North Carolina · 1d

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Excel College announces hiring of law firm to investigate complaints, CPA to audit finances

Excel College is hiring an outside law firm to investigate a flood of student complaints and a certified public accountant to audit its finances, the school announced Monday. The complaints include claims that Excel misrepresented its academic programs and accreditation status, failed to provide the education and work experience students were promised, housed students in overcrowded conditions, and subjected students to excessive monitoring.

Asheville, NC · 18h
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Western Carolinian

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WCU early voting site ranks second statewide in turnout increase

Western Carolina University’s new early voting site at the Health and Human Sciences Building has the second highest percentage increase in voter turnout of any early voting site in North Carolina during the 2026 midterm election, according to a new analysis by political science professor Chris Cooper. The site...

Cullowhee, NC · 1d
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WCNC

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York County School employee placed on paid leave amid investigation

York County, SC · 7h

greenvillejournal.com

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Contract for Greenville County Schools superintendent extended through 2030

Greenville County Schools Superintendent Burke Royster’s employment contract has been extended through June 30, 2030. The school district’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract extension after conducting Royster’s annual performance review on Nov. 9. Royster earned an exemplary performance rating and was assessed in six categories:

Greenville County, SC · 23h

blufftontoday.com

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Two teams finish season in final Upstate girls Super 10 Volleyball Rankings for 2026

The Upstate girls' high school volleyball season has concluded, with final rankings released for the 2026-27 season. Woodmont High School was the only Upstate team to secure a state championship, winning its second consecutive title. Woodmont defeated Wando in the Class 5A state championship to finish the season with a...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Laurens District 55 to return to regular schedule after bus issues prompt eLearning

LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it will return to its regular schedule Tuesday after switching to eLearning Monday because of ongoing bus issues. District officials said all bus routes and planned field trips are covered for Tuesday. However, families are cautioned that field trips...

Laurens, SC · 21h

WSPA 7News

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Bus driver shortages disrupt transportation for Upstate school district

District leaders said they are conducting interviews to fill the open bus driver positions.

Laurens County, SC · 18h

blufftontoday.com

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Boiling Springs football falls to Rock Hill in Round 1 of SCHSL playoffs

BOILING SPRINGS — Matt Reel stood at the center of the field, surveying the scene that he wished looked much different. The players in white jerseys had beaming smiles, celebrating with emphatic dap-ups and long embraces. The players in red jerseys had long embraces with one another, too. But those hugs came with tears.

Boiling Springs, SC · 3d

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School organization honors South Carolina students throughout the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) hosted Illuminate to honor the students and parents who have utilized their services. CISSC looks to identify challenges certain students face in class or at home and coordinate with community partners to bring outside resources. The organization’s goal is to help students stay in school until they graduate.

Columbia, SC · 20h

FOX Carolina

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Laurens Co. District 55 switches to eLearning Monday due to ongoing bus issues

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it is switching to eLearning on Monday due to ongoing bus issues. On Friday morning, the district said several buses were running close to an hour behind schedule due to drivers calling out sick. According to a memo...

Laurens County, SC · 4d

WLOS.com

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'Once a Tiger, always a Tiger': Rosman High School honors student who died

ROSMAN, N.C. (WLOS) — The Rosman High School community came together Friday night to honor the life and memory of one of its students who died earlier this week. Ansel Galloway, 17, was a junior at Rosman High School. His cause of death has not been publicly released. WLOS.

Rosman, NC · 3d

thetigercu.com

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University’s 2027-2028 academic calendar brings major changes

Clemson University’s academic calendar for the 2027-2028 academic year will look very different from past years. This fall semester began Aug. 19, the third Wednesday of August, which has been the typical starting date since at least fall 2016, according to the University’s archived academic calendars. That will...

Clemson, SC · 4d

WSPA 7News

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It’s Week 12 in the High School Red Zone

SPARTANBURG, SC(WSPA)-Week 12 in the High School Red Zone means the playoffs get rolling with several teams in action while many others have opening round byes under the new postseason structure that seeds teams using an RPI system. Among the notable match-ups, several are rematches: Rock Hill at B. Springs, 5A Upper State Greenville at […]

Spartanburg, SC · 4d

WSPA 7News

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Laurens County School District 55 to hold E-Learning day due to staff illness, driver shortage

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) said they will shift to an E-Learning day on Monday, November 9, due to ongoing driver shortages and seasonal staff illnesses. Officials said school buildings will be closed to students, however school administrators and administrative staff will report to work in person. “We […]

Laurens County, SC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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High School Red Zone: Week 12 Scores & Highlights

The first week of high school football playoffs is underway across the Carolinas.

Greenville, SC · 3d

golaurens.com

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Clinton hosts Liberty in first round of Class AA Playoffs

Clinton will open the Class AA football playoffs at home Friday night as the seventh-seeded Red Devils host No. 10 Liberty in a first-round matchup. Clinton enters the postseason with a 6-4 overall record after finishing 3-2 in Region 2-AA, placing fourth in the region standings. Liberty also finished 3-2 in region play, placing third in Region 1-AA, and brings a 5-5 overall record to the matchup.

Clinton, SC · 4d

FOX Carolina

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Game of the Week: Greenville at Greer

GREER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The first round of the South Carolina high school football playoffs takes the Palmetto Sports team to Greer, hosting rival Greenville in the “Battle of the G’s”. The winner will advance to play Westside in round 2. Feel more informed, prepared, and...

Greer, SC · 3d